Big Picture Learning Australia – Portfolio pathway

Students from Big Picture Learning Australia (BPLA) who are applying to UTS can benefit from our admissions scheme designed to recognise the unique educational approach of the program.

This scheme recognises the personalised, real-world focused education provided by BPLA, aligning with UTS’s emphasis on practical and innovative learning experiences.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this admissions pathway, applicants must:

  • be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a BPLA-affiliated school.
  • present the International Big Picture Learning Credential (IBPLC), which reflects a broad range of skills and experiences.

How to apply

  1. Application through UAC: Apply to your chosen UTS course through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
  2. Portfolio and personal statement: Submit your BPLA digital portfolio alongside any relevant supporting documents detailing your internships, projects, and other real-world experiences. You will also need to submit a personal statement highlighting how your BPLA education has prepared you for study at UTS. Submit documents to UTS by 1 November 2024 by email access.schemes@uts.edu.au.
  3. Credential submission: Submit your BPLA Credential. Submit documents to UTS by 21 November 2024 by email access.schemes@uts.edu.au.
  4. Attend an interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview with the relevant faculty. This interview will play a critical role in the assessment process.

Offers

UTS will make offers to successful applicants on Monday 23 December 2024.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.